A hipped roof can be combined with integrated photovoltaics, but its shape requires careful planning. Triangular and trapezoidal slopes cannot accommodate rectangular modules in the same way as a large gable roof. In steel BIPV, active zones can be combined with passive cladding. This allows a consistent appearance to be maintained even at the edges. However, the design should be based on the actual dimensions, orientations and energy requirements of the house. Each slope tapers in a specific way, and the corners form long diagonal lines. The area measured in square metres does not show how many full active modules can be accommodated. It is worth preparing a separate drawing for each side.

A roof that generates electricity without visible mounting above the roof surface is possible by integrating photovoltaics into the covering. In the steel variant, the cells are part of the roof panels, and passive elements complete the composition. There is no need to first cover the entire active area with ordinary material and then place modules above it. However, a complete system of structure, layers and fixings is still required. Integration means joining them properly. There is no separate structure holding standard modules above the finished covering. As a result, the roof surface keeps a more compact outline, and the installation does not look like an additional level. This is a significant benefit on a house with a simple form or on a roof clearly visible from the garden.